Kotak AMC MD Nilesh Shah recently flagged a tax loophole that allows Indian citizens to legally avoid paying capital gains tax by temporarily shifting their tax residency to the UAE …
11 great spots to celebrate Easter in Abu Dhabi 2025
Themed celebrations aplenty… Easter Sunday is just weeks away, and that calls for a celebration. On that note, here are 7 great spots to celebrate Easter in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace Mandarin …
Filipinos in UAE Can Now Vote Online for May 2025 Polls
For the first time ever, Filipinos in the UAE can vote online to choose their national and sectoral leaders—no long queues, no embassy visits required.Online voting officially launched on Sunday, …
Dubai AI Week to welcome industry leaders, experts and officials from over a 100 countries
Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Mohammed, Dubai AI Week to welcome industry leaders, experts and officials from over a 100 countries Mohammad Al Gergawi: The event reflects our commitment to advanci …
Dubai awards contracts worth Dhs1.4bn for stormwater projects
The Tasreef project is Dubai’s largest unified stormwater collection system and is considered the most operationally efficient in the region.
Sharjah’s Al Nahda Tower Fire Kills 5, Injures 6
A deadly fire broke out on Sunday morning in a high-rise residential building in Sharjah’s Al Nahda area, claiming five lives and injuring six others.The fire started on the 44th floor of the tower, …
UAE: How do residents choose to live in the country after retiring? Experts notice emerging trends
With more people choosing to make the UAE their home after retirement, many clear trends are emerging on how retirees are choosing to spend their days in the country.
Dubai’s venture-capital-backed FDI soars 39pc in 2024
Dubai’s position on the global investment map has never been more pronounced. In 2024, the emirate experienced unprecedented momentum in venture-capital-backed foreign direct investment (FDI), …
Syria’s new leadership seeks Gulf backing as UAE vows to aid rebuilding efforts
Sharaa has sought Gulf support for his country since leading a lightning offensive that toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December after more than a decade of civil war …
Dubai Peace Summit: Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi reflects on India’s tradition of philanthropy, acknowledges contributions of Indian corporate leaders
Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi spoke at the Global Justice, Love, and Peace Summit in Dubai, emphasising the urgent need for compassion and action in a world increasingly defined by conflict …
Trade war chaos ‘spells end of Bitcoin’, analyst says
In a blistering critique of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, renowned economist Peter Schiff has issued a stark warning: the financial crisis of 2025, fuelled by trade war chaos, could spell …
Sharjah: 1 Dead, 5 Injured In Al Nahda Building Fire Evacuated Families Waiting To Return
One person died and five sustained injuries and suffered from smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a residential tower in Sharjah’s Al Na …
You can now get free wi-fi at 29 public transport spots in Dubai
The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has completed the rollout of free wi-fi at 29 different public transport locations in Dubai …
India and the UAE: A partnership of global consequence
India and the UAE share centuries of history — commercial, cultural, and civilisational. But in recent years, the ties have deepened into a strategic partnership that is broader in scope …
DIFC ready to host third edition of Dubai FinTech Summit next month
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is set to host the third edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit on 12 and 13 May 2025, at the Madinat …
Syria’s Sharaa meets UAE counterpart in second visit to a Gulf country as leader
CAIRO (Reuters) -Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met his United Arab Emirates counterpart in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, the Syrian leader’s office said, on his second visit to a Gulf state as the country’s …
UAE: Syrian President al Sharaa assured of support from Sheikh Mohamed in first visit to country
Sheikh Mohamed affirmed the UAE’s keenness to help Syria confront the challenges of the transitional phase and rebuild the country in a way that meets the aspirations of its people …